# Palmas glucose sensor distribution for diabetes

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/palmas-glucose-sensor-distribution-for-diabetes
> Updated: 2026-09-24T17:55:22.000Z. Sources: 14. Developments: 2.

The Municipal Health Secretariat of Palmas initiated a program to distribute glucose sensors through the Unified Health System (SUS) to children and adolescents aged 4 to 17 with Type 1 diabetes. The program, which provides two sensors per month for continuous monitoring, aims to reduce the necessity of finger-prick tests and increase patient autonomy.

While Palmas has become the first city in Brazil’s Northern region to implement this specific monitoring technology, the initiative has coincided with broader health concerns raised by the Public Ministry of Tocantins (MPTO). During a public hearing, officials reported that infant and maternal mortality rates have exceeded established targets, citing deficiencies in prenatal care and testing for syphilis and HIV.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-24: Palmas implements glucose monitoring via SUS amid mortality rate concerns

Palmas is the first Northern Brazilian city to offer continuous glucose sensors via SUS, even as officials warn of rising maternal and infant mortality rates exceeding established targets.

14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/palmas-health-services-report-154-increase-in-appointments

### 2026-09-11: Palmas to distribute glucose sensors for youth with Type 1 diabetes

Palmas will distribute glucose sensors via the SUS to insulin-dependent children and adolescents with Type 1 diabetes, starting in late September.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/palmas-to-distribute-glucose-sensors-for-youth-with-type-1-diabetes

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Cite as: Palmas glucose sensor distribution for diabetes. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/palmas-glucose-sensor-distribution-for-diabetes